Vacancy title:
Security Officer Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Maseno University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 14 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Security Officer Assistant – Grade Five (5) Two (2) Positions MSU/ ADM/DSS/03/25
Requirements for Appointment:

• Diploma in Security Management or its equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body;
• Certificate of clean record of discharge from the relevant disciplined service (where applicable);
• Knowledge on Information Security and CCTV Forensics; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement security measures to safeguard the University’s assets against theft, pilferage, damage, and potential acts of terrorism;
• Liaise with Senior Security Officers on all matters of security and surveillance within the University and its surrounding areas;
• Maintain strong linkages with law enforcement agencies to enhance collaboration and strengthen the institution’s overall security framework;
• Conduct security surveillance and counter-surveillance operations within the University to detect and deter potential threats;
• Prepare, document, and maintain accurate records of all security-related reports, incidents, and accidents occurring within the institution;
• Carry out regular physical inspections of the University’s premises to ensure safety and compliance with security protocols; and
• Supervise, coordinate, and oversee guard management, including deployment, performance monitoring, discipline, and ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

The Terms of service for the ALL positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations EXCEPT for the positions of General Manager, Grade KH 13, will be tenable on Contract Terms for a period of Three (3) years renewable based on satisfactory performance and Chief Internal Auditor, Grade 15 will be on a Five (5) years Contract Terms renewable only once upon satisfactorily performance

Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees letters.

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized group and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received later than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process. Applicants should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 14th October, 2025 addressed to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 - 40105
MASENO

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